Showing Love, Support, or Agreement (For): English Vocabulary List

(in sports) to vocally support and cheer on the players of a team

"Barrack for your team."

"The entire stadium began to barrack for their home team with renewed enthusiasm."

to sympathize with someone's emotions or situation

"I feel for them."

"I truly feel for anyone who has experienced such a devastating loss."

to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others

"Must fend for."

"After leaving home, he had to learn to fend for himself in the big city."

to promise or cause things to happen or exist in the future

"Provide for the future."

"It is important to save money now to provide for your retirement years."

to support someone or a team or hope that they will succeed

"Fans root for their favorite team."

"I will be rooting for you during the competition and I know you will do very well."

to reluctantly choose someone or something because no one or nothing else is available

"Settle for this option."

"He had to settle for a less prestigious job after his preferred company rejected him."

to accept a particular action or behavior

"They allow for noise."

"The school administration decided to allow for a more flexible dress code, considering student comfort and individuality."

to develop romantic feelings for someone

"She did fall for him."

"He was so charming and attentive that it was impossible not to fall for his advances."

to agree to a suggestion, proposal, or opportunity

"I will go for it."

"After careful consideration, she decided to go for the challenging opportunity that promised significant professional growth."

to lead to a particular outcome or situation

"This will make for trouble."

"Ignoring the warning signs could make for a dangerous situation later on if not addressed."